England on Tuesday unveiled their 15-member squad for the highly anticipated Ashes series against Australia, scheduled to begin later this year. Captain Ben Stokes will lead the side, with Zak Crawley, Joe Root, and Mark Wood among key players.
Joe Root’s presence as senior batter adds depth, while Jofra Archer and Mark Wood headline the pace attack. Will Jacks, Tom Atkinson, and Jamie Smith provide all-round and batting options, giving England a balanced squad for the challenging tour down under.
England’s white ball skipper Harry Brook has been appointed as Ben Stokes’ deputy replacing Ollie Pope.
England squad for Ashes 2025-26: Ben Stokes (C), Jofra Archer, Gus Atkinson, Shoaib Bashir, Jacob Bethell, Harry Brook (VC), Brydon Carse, Zak Crawley, Ben Duckett, Will Jacks, Oliie Pope, Matthew Potts, Joe Root, Jamie Smith, Josh Tongue, Mark Wood.
Ashes 2025-26 Schedule:
- 1st Test: Perth, 21–25 Nov 2025
- 2nd Test (Day-Night/Pink Ball): Brisbane, 4–8 Dec 2025
- 3rd Test: Adelaide, 17–21 Dec 2025
- 4th Test (Boxing Day): Melbourne, 26–30 Dec 2025
- 5th Test: Sydney, 4–8 Jan 2026
After the home series against India ended in a draw, the Ashes will prove to be a stern challenge for England, while Australia will look to retain the Ashes trophy.
